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Thank you Sally for our Blue Monday fun.
Romans 8:31 "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Received by email. This advice must be shared.
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13.. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a spiritually enlightening book with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20.. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life..
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25.. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus'.
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
Please visit Spiritual Sunday for inspiration and blessings. Thank you Charlotte and Marydon for hosting this special event each Sunday.
I have also linkd to Blue Monday. Please visit Sally at Smiling Sally .
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Please don't procastinate about your mammogram.
Blessings,
JEANNE
Amen! What great advice and encouragement today.
Posted by: Whidbey Woman | October 09, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Hi Jeanne *hugs*
This is a lovely post with many thoughts for a spiritual day....there are so many things to think about, ponder and take into our thoughts and into our hearts from what you've written....thank you for sharing.
I hope you are having a lovely day...with lightfelt thoughts and laughter..
Judi
Posted by: Judi | October 09, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Jeanne, thank you for visiting my blog today. You have until Saturday, Oct. 15th, to share the funny pet stories for the contest. You can share more than one, too. I have enjoyed reading your advice post here today and appreciate you sharing those. I needed to remind myself of them. Thank you:)
Posted by: Angi | October 09, 2011 at 05:46 PM
OH how I love this Jeanne! Oh how I needed to hear it all today and will probably need to hear it again in the morning and probably again in the afternoon!!
Thanks so much for popping over to my blog....I think you were sent!
~~Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | October 09, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Wise words to live by. Thank you for sharing, dear Jeanne.♥
Posted by: Beverly | October 09, 2011 at 07:57 PM
that was a good list of things to live by.
(got my work cut out..tee,hee)
Big Hug.
(now I'm off to read some more of your posts)
Posted by: wendy | October 09, 2011 at 09:10 PM
I need to print out the whole list - in large, LARGE font - and hang it on my fridge! Thanks for sharing.
Found you @ Spiritual Sundays (I'm #60!)
Posted by: Kristin | October 10, 2011 at 12:32 AM
What a besutiful post Jeanne. I love the words you write here and all so wise and good to live by.
Happy blue Monday.
Posted by: Riet | October 10, 2011 at 01:35 AM
Beautiful blues for Blue Monday. I really enjoyed your 36 points to live by....great post! ))smiles))
Posted by: Visits With Mary | October 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Love all your flower shots. Blessings, Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | October 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Wow stunning blue flowers!
Fall Colors
Posted by: Kim,USA | October 10, 2011 at 02:14 PM
That is wonderful counsel for all of us. Beautiful photos Jeanne.
Posted by: Donnie | October 10, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Great advice and pretty pictures, happy blue Monday!
Posted by: Joy | October 10, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Jeanne this was beautiful! I found so many beautiful inspiring things here. The photos are gorgeous. I hope your Blue Monday was a perfect one! Hugs Anne
Posted by: Anne | October 10, 2011 at 09:03 PM
What a beautiful post Jeanne! I sent you emails with pictures of the birdhouses....let me know if you got them.
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | October 11, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Wonderful post---I think with keeping #35, we could probably mend a lot of ways and fences.
I just went to the PARTY ON THE MOUNTAIN!!! How did I MISSSSS THAT? It was fabulous, and I'm in awe of all your activities, and that beautiful family. We're helping to make some lasting memories, and that's like GOLD. Better.
Posted by: racheld | October 11, 2011 at 03:41 PM
What a terrific post, Jeanne. I need to make a HUGE copy of those words to live by and carry it around with me all day long!!!
Hope all is well with you.....I know you are having fun! :)
L, Dana
Posted by: dana | October 12, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Wonderful post and as many above me stated I need to make a copy of this and place it on my fridge! Wonderful reminders! Love the pictures too.
Posted by: Misty | October 13, 2011 at 12:51 AM
What wise and useful steps to keep the peace and serenity dominating in the soul. I would like to borrow that and put it on my Psychobabble blog. Thank you for reminding me of the things I knew but sometimes fail to implement. God bless.
Posted by: Dr. Bobbi Jo | October 13, 2011 at 05:57 AM
What an excellent list, Jeanne. Love all the beautiful pictures too. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Posted by: Charlotte | October 13, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Very beautiful Post !
Posted by: Myrna | October 17, 2011 at 07:38 PM